SPP2 - Lesson 3: Introduction to Project Management

in this lesson we will introduce Project Management

Subjects covered in the lesson:

  • Defining a Project
  • What is project management
  • Defining Project Success
  • Project Types
  • Myths and Truths about project management
  • What does a Project Manager do
  • What to control
  • Project output versus Project Benefits

There are 4 videos in this lesson:

Introduction


Defining Project (Management)

 Defintion of a Project
Common Elements:
  • One of a Kind
  • Temporary
  • Constrained
  • Change
  • Cross Functional
  • Uncertainty
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Common Elements:
    • Knowledge
    • Skills
    • Techniques
    • Tools
Do not Forget:
  • ATTITUDE
 
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 Project Types

There are multiple ways of classifying projects.
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2x2 Classification
  • Type of work
    • Craft
    • Intelect
  • type of Product
    • Tangible
    • Intangible
UCP Model
  • Level of Uncertainty
  • Level of Complexity
  • Level of Pace
Other elements to keep in mind:
  • Culture
  • Application area / Industry
  • Life-cycle stage
  • Strategic Importance

 Myths and Truths about project management

 

What does a Project Manager do?

  • Public Domain
  • Based on Best Practices
  • Common Project Language
  • Certifications
    • Foundation
    • Practioner

What to control?

  • Better planning and communication
  • Can be applied to any type of project
  • Clarity of Roles and Responsibilities
  • Consistency
  • Easy assessment
  • Management by exception
  • Promotes learning
  • Proven Best practice for projects governance
  • Results oriented not task oriented
  • Widely Recognized

Project output versus Project Benefits

 

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